STELLA MARINA
Protected Area
Calafuria - Area terrestre e marina
Why dive here
With 70+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, humpback whales, mobula rays (devil rays) and oceanic whitetip sharks - STELLA MARINA offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Stella Marina, a trawler sunk after a collision in dense fog, rests at 60 meters, making this a deep dive for experienced technical divers. We’ve found her upright and largely intact, a somber but fascinating sight with the wheelhouse still recognisable. Over the decades, Mediterranean gorgonians have taken hold, especially around the stern, creating bursts of colour against the hull’s patina. You'll likely see schools of barracuda circling the mast, and the occasional inquisitive John Dory peering from the shadows. It’s a quiet, reflective dive, perfect for those who appreciate the history of a wreck and the slow reclamation by the sea.
Typical STELLA MARINA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 60m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to STELLA MARINA
Dive shops near STELLA MARINA
BLUE MIND ASD
Accademia Blu Diving Center
Caccia e Pesca
DIVING DEGLI ETRUSCHI
7 Perle ASD
Foto Shark
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for STELLA MARINA
STELLA MARINA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STELLA MARINA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (44.38, 9.02) (43km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
21°C
70°F · Range: 19–23.2°C
Air Temperature
18°C
64°F
Wind Speed
4.49 m/s
8.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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